The short-term mission aimed to assist the Mexican company, ReciSoc, in identifying technological alternatives, market opportunities, and key stakeholders for plastic bag valorization in Mexico. Polyethylene bags are used in banana farming for protection during growth, generating around 45 kg of plastic waste per hectare annually. In Chiapas, 24,395 hectares are dedicated to banana cultivation, and ReciSoc currently recycles only 7-10% of the waste. However, the company faces challenges with its recycling process, which involves manually selecting unwashed bags. This results in contamination, affecting product quality and limiting its use to less demanding applications, such as pipes and pallets.
The existing process is slow, costly, and yields low-quality products. ReciSoc needed insights into alternative technologies, market trends, and stakeholder engagement to improve its recycling capabilities, enhance product quality, and explore new market opportunities.
Under the Project, WE&B succesfully developed/ delivered the following services:
• Analysis of Best Available Technologies (BAT) for Plastic Bag Recycling in Chiapas. WE&B conducted a thorough evaluation of the most suitable technologies for efficiently recycling plastic bags in the region.
• Market Analysis for the End Use of Recycled Plastic Bags (to identify potential applications and demand for recycled plastic bags).
• Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement
• Provided a detailed final report, offering valuable insights into market opportunities for ReciSoc and recommendations for enhancing its plastic recycling initiatives.
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